When the guards saw Caiyi and Touba, they quickly opened the large gate.
Zephyr remained silent as he observed the surroundings.
They passed by golden flowers, which were beautiful to look at.
"I don't want much attention, so just introduce me as your servant," Zephyr said.
Caiyi raised an eyebrow in wonder.
"That's not right, brother. We need to hold a feast tonight to thank you for all your help to our clan," Touba said.
"Touba is right. After all, you've helped us a lot. If we hadn't met you, I don't know what would have happened to us," Caiyi agreed.
Zephyr just smiled at Caiyi and shook his head.
"That's not necessary, I just wanted to help, and I don't want you to reveal that it came from me. Just make up a story about a mysterious benefactor who helped," Zephyr said.
Caiyi took a deep breath and had no choice.
A few moments later, they arrived at the center of the clan, where many houses were located.
Caiyi told Zephyr that there are now only 500 members of the Golden Peony Clan left.
At the end, there was a large structure where the clan head, the father of Caiyi and Touba, lived.
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"Clan head, Lady Caiyi has arrived."
The clan head quickly opened his eyes and happily stood up.
The other day, they received the materials Caiyi and Touba bought from the mission he assigned to them.
This was a great help to their clan, so the clan head was happy.
His name was Calro, the clan head of the Golden Peony Clan and the father of Caiyi and Touba.
"Father, we are back," Caiyi and Touba said in unison as they faced their father.
Behind them, Zephyr quietly followed, observing the clan head of the Golden Peony Clan, where his late parents came from.
The clan head was at the peak of the 2-star knight rank, which was very weak to Zephyr.
"You two did a great job. I am very proud," Calro said happily.
"You should rest first. Your mother will surely be happy later when she finds out you both have returned."
As he spoke, Calro's gaze shifted to Zephyr, who was standing behind Caiyi.
"Who is this boy?" he asked.
"Father, this is Zephyr. He is just a commoner from Ironspire City and will be joining our clan now," Caiyi said.
The clan head nodded and didn't ask further questions.
After that...
Zephyr stepped outside again, and Caiyi followed him.
"I plan to build a house not far from here and go into training there for a few years," Zephyr said.
"Is that so? Then I will visit you often," Caiyi said softly.
She had intended to recommend that Zephyr stay in the house next to hers, as it was the best house in the entire clan.